Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine and Regulatory Information
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a serious invasive tree pest, and consequently a quarantine has been placed to help slow the spread of EAB to other areas in Minnesota (Emerald Ash Borer status map).
These are considered regulated articles by the MDA:
- Ash logs
- Ash tree waste
- Ash chips and mulch
- All non-coniferous firewood
Emerald Ash Borer Quarantined Counties
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed EAB in Itasca County. There are now 59 counties in the state with known EAB infestations. The MDA has enacted a quarantine to limit the movement of firewood and ash material into Minnesota and out of infested counties. The MDA issues quarantines for all counties known to have EAB to reduce the risk of further spreading the tree-killing insect.
A virtual informational meeting for residents and tree care professionals in Itasca County will be held with experts from the MDA. Staff will give a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Emerald Ash Borer Virtual Informational Meeting:
Tuesday, July 29, 2024
10–11 a.m.
Register here
The public can provide input and comment on the proposed emergency quarantines before they are formalized. The MDA is taking comments on the proposed formal quarantine now through September 5, 2025, and recommends adopting the quarantine on September 8, 2025.
Comments can be made during the virtual meeting or by contacting:
Mark Abrahamson
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155
No regulated articles are legally allowed to be moved into Minnesota without the written approval and the proper documentation provided to the Commissioner of Agriculture.
No regulated articles are legally allowed to move outside of a quarantine (untreated or treated), unless they are accompanied by a MDA certificate. MDA Certificates are only available when a Compliance Agreement (CA) is signed between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the company, city, county, agency, or organization interested in moving the regulated article.
A CA is a written agreement between a person and a regulatory agency to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements. For more information about CAs please visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact via Report A Pest.
